QUINCY, Mass. (WPRI) — The trial for New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers began Thursday after being delayed a day due to a water main break in the area. Peppers, 29, was arrested last October for allegedly shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and repeatedly choking her at his Braintree home. Just before jury selection, Peppers changed his plea to guilty on the charge of possession of cocaine. He still faces allegations of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Police said his Peppers’ girlfriend refused to go to a hospital and was treated at the home for her injuries. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the Commissioner’s exempt list on Oct. 9 following the incident. He was removed from the list on Nov. 25 and lost his role as a team captain. He appeared in only two of the Patriots’ final five games this season due to injuries. His current contract with the Patriots runs through 2027. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW